Lot 111
1859 VICTORIA SHIELD GOLD SOVEREIGN
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Sold
£610
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 65
Live bidding began Jan 19, 2025 at 5 PM GMT
Size
Specifications: Mintage: 1,547,603, Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g & 22ct Gold
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1837-1901) Queen Victoria 1859 Young Head London Mint Shield Gold Sovereign. Obverse: Head of Victoria Young Bust facing Left, Second Large Head, W.W. in relief, Date below. Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA Reverse: Plain Shield with Repositioned Legend & surmounted by a crown with laurel branches on each side. Legend: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF: Edge: Milled. (S3852C / MARSH 42). Rated Rare in 'The Gold Sovereign Series' Michael A Marsh (revised by Steve Hill).
Condition
The coin has scratches to the side of Victoria's head and neck and may not be ideal for slabbing. However the coin has good hair detail and overall about Very Fine Condition.
Signature
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